Organizations

Parents United for Russian Orphans supports first families first whenever that is possible and want to recognize groups that help make it happen in Russia. Circumstances in Russia can make it hard for families to keep children with special needs. We have included links to the organization's websites to help bring exposure to what they are trying to do. You can also find many articles/news clips on our other pages to learn more about this wonderful organizations. Please research the groups and decide if you want to help them. Also comment if you know of more groups helping to preserve families in Russia or providing much needed help in the orphanages. 

Naked Heart Foundation

We aim to make sure that no child with living parents ends up in an orphanage or a children’s home. We are working to tackle the stigma of disability, so that no parent feels pressured to give up a disabled child. And we’re working with families who have made the challenging decision to keep their disabled child at home, in order to give them free access to a full range of services and the support of specialists familiar with international best practice and modern technology.

Downside Up

A Russian non-profit organization, provides support and advice for families raising children with Down syndrome, develops innovative children training and parents support methods, disseminates knowledge and experience among Russian professionals , and works towards raising public awareness about Down syndrome with the aim of changing attitudes. Downside Up provides all its programmes to families free of charge.

Roof

Since 1997, ROOF has been a pioneer in providing high-quality educational opportunities for children and young adults from Russian orphanages. Our aim is to help each child or young adult by providing opportunities and encouragement to learn and grow; to take advantage of their own talents and gifts and make the most of them, working to overcome the disadvantages of their past and become more fully themselves